Western Sizzlin Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Western Sizzlin cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 107 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Western Sizzlin
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: House Salad (no dressing) + Baked Potato + Iced Tea, 0.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Grilled Fish | 0.8g |
| Cornbread | 1.0g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 1.2g |
| Chicken Tips Grilled | 1.3g |
| 6 oz Sirloin Steak | 1.4g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Western Sizzlin
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 16.2g |
| Fried Chicken Tenders (4 pc) | 14.2g |
| Fried Chicken Breast (8 oz) | 14.0g |
| Walleye (8 oz) Fried | 14.0g |
| Fried Chicken Club | 14.0g |
Every Western Sizzlin item, ranked
All 107 items we have for Western Sizzlin, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| House Salad (no dressing) | 0.0g |
| Baked Potato | 0.0g |
| Baked Sweet Potato | 0.0g |
| Steamed Broccoli | 0.0g |
| Rice and Gravy | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Sweet & Sour | 0.0g |
| A-1 Steak Sauce | 0.0g |
| Soft-Serve Ice Cream (cone) | 0.3g |
| Soft Serve Ice Cream | 0.3g |
| Cocktail Sauce | 0.5g |
| Banana Pudding (buffet) | 0.8g |
| Grilled Fish | 0.8g |
| Baked Beans | 0.8g |
| Green Beans | 0.8g |
| Oatmeal Raisin Cookie | 0.8g |
| Instant Mashed Potato (3 oz) | 0.8g |
| Biscuit | 0.9g |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | 1.0g |
| Cornbread | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 1.2g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 1.2g |
| Corn | 1.2g |
| Cheesecake | 1.2g |
| Chicken Tips Grilled | 1.3g |
| 6 oz Sirloin Steak | 1.4g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 1.4g |
| Macaroni & Cheese | 1.5g |
| Mac and Cheese | 1.5g |
| Hash Browns (fried) | 1.6g |
| 8oz Sirloin Steak (grilled) | 1.9g |
| 8 oz Sirloin Steak | 1.9g |
| 6oz Chopped Steak (grilled) | 2.0g |
| Green Bean Casserole | 2.0g |
| 4 oz Filet Mignon | 2.0g |
| Ham Steak | 2.0g |
| 6 oz Pork Chops | 2.0g |
| Grilled Shrimp (5 pc) | 2.0g |
| Side Salad | 2.0g |
| 9 oz Thick Cut Sirloin | 2.2g |
| Peanut Butter Cookie | 2.2g |
| 7 oz Filet Mignon | 2.3g |
| 10 oz New York Strip | 2.4g |
| 8 oz Chopped Sirloin | 2.6g |
| Kids Corn Dog (2.67 oz) | 2.8g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast (Single) | 2.9g |
| Cherry Cobbler (buffet) | 3.0g |
| 1/3 Slab BBQ Ribs | 3.0g |
| Grilled Shrimp (8 pc) | 3.0g |
| Grilled Salmon | 3.0g |
| Bread Pudding | 3.0g |
| Homemade Mashed Potatoes (3 oz) | 3.0g |
| Scrambled Eggs (breakfast buffet) | 3.6g |
| 16 oz Sirloin | 3.8g |
| 10oz Ribeye Steak (grilled) | 4.0g |
| 1/2 Slab BBQ Ribs | 4.0g |
| Roast Beef Manhattan | 4.0g |
| Meatloaf Entree | 4.0g |
| Large Rib Eye (14 oz) | 4.2g |
| Fried Fantail Shrimp | 4.4g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 4.4g |
| Country Fried Steak | 4.5g |
| Pound Rib Eye (16 oz) | 4.8g |
| Sausage Patty (breakfast) | 5.0g |
| Chopped Steak Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Club | 5.0g |
| Kids Cheeseburger | 5.0g |
| Sirloin Tips with Peppers and Onions | 5.3g |
| T-Bone (16 oz) | 5.4g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast (Double) | 5.9g |
| Kids Hamburger | 5.9g |
| 1/4 lb. Hamburger | 5.9g |
| Thousand Island Dressing (2 tbsp) | 6.0g |
| Full Slab BBQ Ribs | 6.0g |
| Big Tex 8 oz Burger | 6.0g |
| Mushroom Melt Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Ranch | 6.0g |
| Kids Corn Dog (4 oz) | 6.0g |
| Ranch Dressing (2 tbsp) | 6.6g |
| Fried Chicken Wing (buffet) | 7.0g |
| Fried Shrimp | 7.0g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders (2 pc) | 7.1g |
| Philly Steak and Cheese Sandwich | 7.2g |
| Fried Catfish Fillet | 8.0g |
| Tortilla Crusted Tilapia | 8.0g |
| T-Bone / Porterhouse (24 oz) | 8.1g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | 8.3g |
| 1/2 lb. Cheeseburger | 8.9g |
| Fried Chicken Breast (4 oz) | 9.1g |
| Honey Mustard | 9.5g |
| Fried Okra | 10.0g |
| Tartar Sauce | 10.0g |
| Chicken Philly Sandwich | 10.7g |
| French Fries | 11.0g |
| Chicken Tips Fried | 11.0g |
| 1/2 lb. Hamburger | 11.4g |
| Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Catfish (2 pc) Fried | 13.0g |
| Fried Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Fish Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Fried Chicken Breast (8 oz) | 14.0g |
| Walleye (8 oz) Fried | 14.0g |
| Fried Chicken Club | 14.0g |
| 1/2 lb. Bacon Cheeseburger | 14.0g |
| Fried Chicken Tenders (4 pc) | 14.2g |
| Onion Rings | 16.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Western Sizzlin use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Western Sizzlin cooks with: soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 107 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Western Sizzlin cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/vegetable oil (frying — no official public disclosure found, but consistent with all available allergen/nutrition data from 2019 official PDF); beef tallow (grilled steaks — standard industry practice for flame-grilled cuts at this chain type). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Western Sizzlin use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: Soybean/vegetable oil (frying — no official public disclosure found, but consistent with all available allergen/nutrition data from 2019 official PDF); beef tallow (grilled steaks — standard industry practice for flame-grilled cuts at this chain type). Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Western Sizzlin seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Western Sizzlin cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Western Sizzlin?
Chicken Quesadilla is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Western Sizzlin, at an estimated 1.2g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Western Sizzlin?
Onion Rings is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Western Sizzlin, at an estimated 16.2g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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